ISM University of Management and Economics has reached an important international milestone, with its Global Leadership and Strategy Master’s programme ranked 47th worldwide by the Financial Times. This makes ISM the first standalone university in the Baltics to have a Master’s programme included in the Financial Times Top 100.

The achievement reflects the university’s growing international position, graduate career outcomes and the overall value of the programme.

Ranked 47th Worldwide

The ISM Global Leadership and Strategy Master’s programme has been placed 47th globally in the Financial Times ranking.

The programme also achieved strong regional and international results:

•⁠  ⁠47th worldwide

•⁠  ⁠2nd in the Nordic-Baltic region

•⁠  ⁠4th in the CEE region

•⁠  ⁠7th worldwide for value for money

These results highlight ISM’s increasing presence within international business education.

What Does the Financial Times Ranking Measure?

The Financial Times ranking is one of the most recognised international benchmarks in business education. It combines institutional data with alumni outcomes and considers several important factors, including:

•⁠  ⁠Career progress

•⁠  ⁠Salary growth

•⁠  ⁠Value for money

•⁠  ⁠International experience

•⁠  ⁠Overall programme quality

This means the ranking looks not only at the academic programme itself but also at what graduates achieve after completing their studies.

Strong Graduate Outcomes

Graduate results were an important part of ISM’s overall performance.

According to the data:

•⁠  ⁠Graduates recorded 53% salary growth

•⁠  ⁠Overall alumni satisfaction reached 9.04 out of 10

These figures demonstrate the programme’s contribution to professional development and graduate career progression.

A Historic Milestone for ISM

Entering the Financial Times Top 100 marks a historic achievement for ISM University of Management and Economics. The university describes the result as an important milestone not only for ISM but also for Lithuania and the wider Baltic region.

The ranking further strengthens ISM’s international profile and highlights the career outcomes and return on investment achieved by its graduates.

The Global Leadership and Strategy Master’s programme at ISM University of Management and Economics ranking 47th worldwide represents a major international achievement.

Strong regional positions, high alumni satisfaction and 53% salary growth demonstrate the programme’s academic and professional impact.

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